Contemporary Design & Expansive Views

Aug 09, 2023

We first met our clients at their beautiful rural site in late April 2022 and on Friday we handed over their contemporary new home.

Coming to us with a strong vision of what they wanted to achieve and a brief to capture the far-reaching views, we were here to listen and guide them through the design/build process in a short period of time.

The colours and finishes that have been selected in this home create a huge impact. While the living area is a modest 148.2m2 this home packs a big design punch. Some of the key design elements included;

  • Grained Axon 133mm cladding. This cladding was selected for the exterior of the home, with results reminiscent of charred timber cladding (Shou Sugi Ban). It was both an effective and economical choice.
  • Polished concrete floors and concrete kitchen benchtops, which were poured onsite, add to the industrial aesthetic our clients were aiming for.
  • The windows and doors presented an opportunity to frame the view and draw the viewer out through the large glazed elements into the surrounding countryside. The glazing created an added sense of space and a purposeful contrast between the contemporary industrial interior and natural landscape.
  • The hallway gallery is lined with a bamboo wall treatment that leads from the entry and bedrooms through to the kitchen and living rooms. Consideration was given to the ideal placement of niches and windows to allow for displays of pottery and wall art.
  • A large emphasis was given to lighting design. The LED strip lighting in particular adds impact in the hallway gallery.

Unique in every way this home successfully draws you in to explore the spaces and draws you out to appreciate the view.


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Foto 018 Walk in robe Window

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Foto 027 Exterior Window Trim
Foto 028 Exterior Side View
Foto 002 Exterior Window
Foto 009 kitchen Sink
Foto 007 kitchen Joinery Front
Foto 006 Kitchen Joinery Side
Foto 008 Living Fire Place View
Foto 003 Kitchen Dining Living
Foto 014 Living Room View
Foto 025 Laundry Cupboard
Foto 024 Bathroom Hallway
Foto 023 Wall Treatment Bamboo
Foto 019 Main Bathroom
Foto 018 Walk in robe Window
Foto 017 Ensuite
Foto 015 Vanity Mirror
Foto 013 Wardrobes Joinery